Holland America Line has launched a new promotion for guests looking to book early for the 2014 cruise season. The new promotion looks to entice cruisers with special “value-added exclusive extras.” When cruisers book a qualifying Explore 4 itinerary, guests will receive a free Signature Beverage Package or beverage card, a free specialty restaurant dinner, […]
Lin Arison, wife of the late Ted Arison, founder of Carnival Cruise Lines, will serve as godmother of Carnival Sunshine, the former Carnival Destiny, which was renamed following a massive $155 million makeover earlier this year. Arison will officially name Carnival Sunshine during an invitation-only ceremony held on board the completely transformed 102,853-ton ship at its new U.S. […]
Recent Italian media agencies have published articles alleging the Carnival Sunshine performed a dangerous maneuver known as a “salute” while sailing out of Venice. The media reports claim that the ship passed within 20 metres of the Venetian shoreline. Now, here is what the reports fail to mention. At the time of the alleged incident, […]
In a recent inspection conducted by the United States Public Health Service, the Carnival Victory earned a perfect “100” percent score. A perfect score can only be achieved by earning perfect marks on a comprehensive safety and sanitation checklist. The checklist is comprised of detailed inspections of food handling, preparation, storage procedures, and overall galley cleanliness. In addition, the ship’s […]
Recently, Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 sailed her 200th transatlantic voyage. She departed New York City on July 6, 2013 and arrived in Southampton a week later, completing a major milestone in her Cunard career. Cunard has now released a video detailing this most historic and special 200th voyage and the highlights that took place throughout […]
Windstar Cruises, a leader in yacht style cruising, was named one of the Top Small-Ship Cruise Lines in the prestigious Travel + Leisure 2013 Worldâs Best Awards readersâ survey. The line was ranked #3 with a score of 90.96 beating out five other small-ship lines. This is the third time Windstar has been named a […]
As a result of continuing political unrest in Egypt, MSC Cruises has cancelled MSC Armoniaâs 2013-2014 winter sailing season in the Red Sea. MSC states that “safety and security is MSC Cruisesâ number one priority and the MSC fleet only sails to the safest destinations.” MSC has decided to replace the Armonia’s Red Sea season by repositioning […]
Cruising is the greatest way to travel, but no cruise is without its minor annoyances. Here’s a list of my top 5 cruising pet peeves in no particular order. While I may notice these little things onboard, they will never stop me from cruising or ruin a cruise for me. Feel free to agree or […]
Carnival Cruise Line has announced that their newest ship will be named Carnival Vista. Carnival’s CMO Jim Berra described the new ship’s name as “a touchstone for how we think of the design.” According to Carnival, the new ship will offer a wide variety of dining, bar, and entertainment options that are a part of Carnival’s […]
Earlier this morning in Italy, Judge Pietro Molino handed down convictions to 5 Costa officials and crew members who were deemed to be at blame for the Costa Concordia disaster and the handling of the situation afterwards. The 5 officials and crew were convicted on multiple accounts of manslaughter, causing personal injury, and causing a maritime […]
Earlier today, Disney Cruise Line unveiled a host of new events and special surprises for guests sailing on a Disney Cruise Line ship between November 9th and New Year’s. On each sailing, Disney Cruise Line will get into the Christmas spirit with these new onboard events: âKing Tritonâs Tree Lighting Ceremonyâ in the atrium lobby on […]
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that it has confirmed an order for a second âBreakaway Plusâ cruise ship to be built  by Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany. The ship will have a scheduled delivery date of spring 2017, 2 years after her sister’s scheduled debut in October 2015. The 2 new Breakaway Plus class ships will […]